Flue Liner For Thatched Roof

Install a suitable flue liner defects in chimney stacks such as open joints cracks and missing bricks which allow hot gases and sparks to escape into the thatch are another proven cause of fire.

Flue liner for thatched roof.

The air around a flue liner inside the chimney stack will become warm while the stove is in use and therefore any defects in the chimney brickwork at thatch level could pose a risk. The flue liner must be insulated so that heat from the flue is not transferred to the thatch. This will reduce the risk of hot gases escaping from the flue into adjoining thatch. The threat can be eliminated by lining the flue.

The installation of a log burner and flue system into a property with a thatched roof can be a cause for concern for many consumers due to the highly combustible nature of the thatch and sadly in recent years the number of chimney related thatched roof fires have slowly but steadily increased. It is advisable for a cctv inspection of the flue be carried out to identify defects. The two leading continue reading chimneys in thatched properties. The thatch flue company is part of thaxted stoves.

We are able to liaise with local planning to obtain listed building consent we can supply structural engineer also architect should they be required. A flue liner is recommended for all properties where the condition of the flue brickwork or mortar may be in question. The method of relining a thatched roof chimney for a log burner is covered in detail by part j of the uk building regulations. A bird guard or bird deterrent should be fitted to the top of the chimney to prevent birds nesting.

Chimneys must terminate at least 1 8 meters 6 feet above the thatch. We have built a wealth of knowledge relating to the installation of wood burning stoves and flues in properties with a thatched roof.